Housekeeper

Tops Day Nurseries; Pennington; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 60% childcare discount

Health & wellbeing support

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

A leading UK childcare provider is seeking a dedicated part-time Housekeeper for their Lymington nursery. This role involves ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in a nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and have prior cleaning experience. You'll enjoy benefits like childcare discounts and health support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while working flexible hours in a caring setting.

Qualifications

• Reliable and organized individual with a proactive approach.
• Understand the importance of cleanliness in a childcare setting.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas of the nursery are clean, tidy, and well presented.
• Manage laundry duties including washing, drying, and folding.
• Support staff in maintaining a safe environment for children.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Cleaning experience

Job description

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Base pay range

• Location: Lymington, Hampshire, United Kingdom
• Job type: Part Time Permanent
• Salary: £12.22 per hour
• Contracted Hours: 10 hours per week (5PM-7PM)

Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?

At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee‑owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us you become more than an employee—you become a co‑owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success.

With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. With opportunities for apprenticeships, nursery practitioners, nursery managers & casual staff, we are always looking for passionate individuals to join us.

We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).

About The Role

Are you passionate about creating a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for children? We’re looking for a dedicated nursery housekeeper to support our team in maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout our nursery setting.

About The Nursery

Tops Lymington Nursery is a 100-place day nursery & pre‑school situated in All Saints Church, Lymington. The nursery runs several extra‑curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
• Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
• Health & wellbeing support—NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
• A generous holiday allowance—including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!

As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website!

What does the role involve?

• Ensuring all areas of the nursery are clean, tidy, and well presented
• Cleaning toilets, nappy‑changing areas, and staff areas regularly
• Managing laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding
• Maintaining stock levels of cleaning materials and supplies
• Supporting staff in keeping rooms tidy and safe for children
• Adhering to health and safety and infection control standards at all times

What are we looking for?

• Takes pride in their work and has an eye for detail
• Is reliable, organised, and proactive
• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a childcare setting
• Can work independently as well as part of a team
• Has previous cleaning or housekeeping experience

Important Safeguarding Information

Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles—not on the Children’s Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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